CCSD BWE RSE Fire Alarm Replacement HC-02-14-25A

The Columbia County School System is seeking sealed bids from General Contractors for a fire alarm system replacement project at Brookwood and Riverside Elementary Schools. The procurement is a lump sum construction contract focused on comprehensive fire alarm infrastructure upgrades across two educational facilities. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Brookwood Elementary School, with sealed bids due by 10:00 A.M. local time on February 14, 2025, at the Columbia County Board of Education office in Evans, Georgia. Bidding documents will be available electronically through Electrical Design Consultants, Inc., with all inquiries directed to Ashley Paulk, III. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond and are required to provide 100% performance and payment bonds from a surety company with a minimum A.M. Best Company rating of "A" with a financial size of VII "7" or better. Bidders must also complete a Statement of Bidders Qualifications Form and be prepared to submit an AIA Document A-305 with current financial statements upon request.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. Subcontractors with contracts exceeding $50,000 for specialized work in roofing, HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler systems, and electrical work must provide Performance and Labor and Materials Payment Bonds for 100% of their subcontract sum. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documentation, the requirement for comprehensive fire alarm system replacement across two elementary schools suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement appears to be open to qualified general contractors with demonstrated capabilities in educational facility infrastructure upgrades. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing system integrations, indicating this may be a complete replacement of the current fire alarm infrastructure at both school sites.